Valerie Jarrett

News about Valerie Jarrett, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Mar. 16, 2014

Some people speculate that White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and sportscaster Ahmad Rashad are dating, but neither will comment. MORE

Sep. 2, 2012

Valerie Jarrett, a senior White House adviser with unmatched access to the Obamas due to their close friendship, has been a driving force in some of the most significant domestic policy decisions of Pres Obama's first term; although her official job is somewhat vague, her standing in the White House is clear to both her detractors and supporters. MORE

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China on Friday protested the Dalai Lama's presence at a public event attended by President Barack Obama, saying the U.S. was exploiting the issue of Tibet for political purposes, but did not threaten any direct retribution.

February 6, 2015, Friday

U.S. President Barack Obama warmly acknowledged the Dalai Lama on Thursday but did not meet him directly at a religious event in Washington closely watched by China, which has warned against any exchange with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.

February 6, 2015, Friday

U.S. President Barack Obama warmly acknowledged the Dalai Lama but did not meet directly with him at a religious event in Washington closely watched by Beijing, which has warned against any exchange with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.

February 6, 2015, Friday

U.S. President Barack Obama warmly acknowledged the Dalai Lama but did not meet directly with him at a religious event in Washington closely watched by Beijing, which has warned against any exchange with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.

February 5, 2015, Thursday

U.S. President Barack Obama warmly acknowledged the Dalai Lama but did not meet directly with him at a religious event in Washington closely watched by Beijing, which has warned against any exchange with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.